---
title: "Provision of Tennis Development Programme for the Blackpool Community"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068ca3"
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# Provision of Tennis Development Programme for the Blackpool Community

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068ca3

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## Summary

Blackpool Council sought to engage the community in tennis through the "Provision of Tennis Development Programme for the Blackpool Community" project. The procurement, categorised under recreational, cultural, and sporting services, aimed to rejuvenate public tennis courts in Blackpool. The initial tender, identified as DN813637, utilised an open procurement method suitable for below threshold, open competition. While the procurement was initiated on 28 April 2026 with a submission deadline on 18 May 2026, the tender process eventually concluded without bids, ultimately leading to termination on 3 June 2026.

This tender presented a notable business opportunity for service providers specialising in sports development and community engagement. Specifically, it was suited for entities capable of delivering engaging recreational programmes and willing to handle operations under a concession model. The project included the potential for revenue generation through coaching services and licensing fees. With the opportunity to extend service provision through potential contract renewals for up to two additional years, this offered a growth avenue for SMEs and VCSEs familiar with sports coaching and community programme delivery, aligning with Blackpool Council’s community development initiatives.

## Notice

Blackpool Council has worked with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to rejuvenate a number of 'poor' and 'unplayable' public tennis courts at four park sites, for the benefit of the local community. Working in partnership with Local Authorities, the LTA's Parks Investment initiative aims to engage 1m more players in tennis in Britain, supporting health and wellbeing outcomes for local communities such as Blackpool. The Council is looking to appoint a Service Provider, to provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to engage and participate in tennis within Blackpool's communities. The Service Provider will pay an annual occupier's licence fee. All income from coaching will belong to the Service Provider.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x up to 12 months subject to successful delivery

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052489-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD42 Blackpool |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 15:31 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052489-2026
- 28 Apr 2026 at 11:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038520-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052489-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038520-2026
  28th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
  Ref DN813637

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://procontract.due-north.comRefDN813637
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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